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Event:
AFC #31
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Clifton cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
Hall throws a leg kick but Clifton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clifton scores with a decent looking hook.
Clifton is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Hall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clifton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clifton misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Clifton.
Hall moves out of range as Clifton throws a body kick.
Hall blocks a head kick by Clifton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Hall throws a series of punches but Clifton avoids them all with ease.
Clifton takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Clifton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clifton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clifton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Clifton - just one landing. #T1#
Hall throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Clifton as he checks the leg kick.
Clifton is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall connects with a high kick.
Clifton throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Clifton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Clifton is predictable there
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Clifton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clifton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Clifton lands.
Hall connects with a high kick.
Clifton connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hall! He's out on his feet! Clifton rushes in and drops Hall with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Clifton!
A relieved looking Tony Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AFC #25
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Kincaid throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Kincaid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kincaid.#CUT#
It looks like Reuben Kincaid has been cut.
Kincaid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kincaid is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Kincaid scores with a jab to the head.
Hall looks to land a combination but Kincaid avoids it well.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut.
Kincaid thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kincaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hall thuds a left hand into Kincaid's body.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kincaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kincaid. Kincaid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall slips a jab from Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Hall misses
and Kincaid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kincaid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Kincaid lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Kincaid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kincaid is looking to land body kicks.
Hall throws a head kick but Kincaid moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall looks to throw a body kick#KD2#
and Kincaid counters with a beautiful punch that sends Hall to the canvas! #ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oh Hall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Kincaid stands up from Hall's guard - Kincaid perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kincaid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Kincaid misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage!#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
Kincaid blocks the body kick.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kincaid.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Kincaid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Kincaid looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kincaid.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kincaid.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage!
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kincaid thinks about the counter body kick.
Kincaid avoids the head kick by Hall.
#T4#
Kincaid avoids the head kick by Hall.
Kincaid misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Kincaid tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall cracks the inside of Kincaid's front leg.
Kincaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall throws a push kick but Kincaid slaps the foot to one side.
Hall slips under a jab from Kincaid.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Kincaid was just out of range.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Kincaid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reuben Kincaid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reuben Kincaid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Reuben Kincaid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kincaid. Kincaid obviously looking to wear him down.
Kincaid throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kincaid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kincaid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.#KD#
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Kincaid tumbling to the mat! Hall takes a step backwards and waves Kincaid back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kincaid is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kincaid as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Hall blocks a head kick by Kincaid.
Kincaid looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
It appears Hall was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kincaid misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a thumping low kick.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Kincaid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kincaid works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Hall scores with a body shot.
Kincaid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Kincaid checks it.
A slow jab from Kincaid misses its intended target.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Kincaid counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hall throws a sloppy head kick
and Kincaid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kincaid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincaid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Kincaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Kincaid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kincaid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall thumps Kincaid with a low kick.#T3#
Hall throws a sloppy head kick
and Kincaid scores with a counter punch that sends Hall to the canvas! Kincaid smells blood - he's punishing Hall with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hall has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuben Kincaid!
Reuben Kincaid very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and McLarnin moves out of range easily.
McLarnin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLarnin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLarnin attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLarnin misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLarnin's sensitive parts.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and McLarnin moves out of range easily. #T1#
McLarnin lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that McLarnin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McLarnin looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall tries to clinch but McLarnin is having none of it.
McLarnin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLarnin looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but McLarnin is having none of it. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
McLarnin goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A left lands for Hall.
McLarnin throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hall looks to throw the jab but McLarnin is out of range.
McLarnin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but McLarnin is just out of range.
Hall throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Hall stops McLarnin from passing to mount.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
McLarnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
McLarnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is trying to escape the position but McLarnin is controlling the position.
McLarnin trying to control the position but Hall is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McLarnin staying calm.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLarnin advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hall ducks under a wild hook from McLarnin.
McLarnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall misses with a low kick.
McLarnin throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLarnin tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall thows a body kick. McLarnin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Hall.
#T1#
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Hall misses with a head kick.
As Hall looks to move away, McLarnin throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
McLarnin is rocked!
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Oh McLarnin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin avoids a kick to the body.
McLarnin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
McLarnin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.#T2#
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLarnin gets slowly back to his feet.
McLarnin misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for McLarnin. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
McLarnin just content to control the position. #SUB#
McLarnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McLarnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McLarnin controls the position from side control.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLarnin off and has taken his back!
Hall has the hooks in. McLarnin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hall has good solid back control here.
Hall is hanging on to McLarnin's back as he tries to escape.
Hall avoiding McLarnin 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall lands a head kick. McLarnin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall tries to land a front kick but McLarnin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall missing with a left hand there. McLarnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLarnin is looking to counter the offense by Hall and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McLarnin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall is letting McLarnin control him for a moment. #T1#
An elbow from McLarnin crashes against the mat.
#ES2#
Hall explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and McLarnin counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLarnin shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but McLarnin avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hall looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McLarnin.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
McLarnin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hall is holding McLarnin down, trying to stall.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McLarnin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
McLarnin stops Hall from getting back to his feet.
McLarnin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Hall is staying active underneath McLarnin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
McLarnin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McLarnin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall scores with a body shot.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
McLarnin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLarnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
McLarnin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hall!
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Event:
AFC #14
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamilton moves out of range as Hall strikes.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamilton or not.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hamilton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hall wants to break free but Hamilton has control.
Hall misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hall darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.#T1#
Hall gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton is controlling him.#BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hamilton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hamilton! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hall!
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Knight delivers a nice body kick.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a counter high kick but Knight was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight's coach down at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knight misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Knight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knight - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knight. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Knight.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Knight lands a jab.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hall thows a body kick. Knight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Hall misses with a low kick as Knight jumps back.
Hall staying out of range there.
Knight defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Knight saw it coming and moves away.
Hall tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.#T3#
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Knight.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knight throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a head kick. That will keep Knight thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Knight.#T4#
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Knight blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hall wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Hall only half commits.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Hall throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Knight misses.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab. #T1#
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Knight blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Hall takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Knight lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Knight gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hall is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Knight!
Jed Knight took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.
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Event:
DARE 56
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Crowder's front leg but catches the back leg as Crowder tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Crowder finds it's target.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Crowder moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hall throws a low kick but Crowder moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Crowder down.
A head kick by Hall misses
and Crowder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.
Hall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowder throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Hall tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Crowder moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHall.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Crowder in the body.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Crowder scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Crowder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crowder jabs at Hall's body.
Crowder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Hall misses.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
Hall looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall lands a jab to Crowder's midsection.
Crowder takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Crowder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Crowder throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Crowder backs off Hall throws a huge counter combo but Crowder manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crowder.
A big left from Crowder misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Crowder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crowder feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Hall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall throws a leg kick but Crowder checks it.
As Hall looks to move away, Crowder throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall is looking to score with low kicks.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowder checks it well.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowder looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crowder lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hall blocks a jab.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Crowder avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Hall misses
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Hall wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side
and Crowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Crowder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowder with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Crowder. Beautiful body shot.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhys Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Crowder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowder.#T3#
Hall cracks the inside of Crowder's front leg.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crowder has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Crowder throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowder.
Crowder lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Crowder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Crowder swings widly with a right hand
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
The fighters circling - Crowder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowder misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Hall lands a head kick!
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Crowder thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
A jab from Crowder misses.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowder.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Crowder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall avoids the body shot from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Crowder lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Crowder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Crowder lands a jab to the head.
Hall misses with a head kick.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall scores with a push kick.
Crowder misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Crowder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crowder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder checks a leg kick.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Crowder counters with a left to the body.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
and Crowder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crowder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall slips a jab from Crowder.
Crowder throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Crowder throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Hall misses with a body shot
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!
Crowder plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hall swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hall face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rhys Crowder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rhys Crowder waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dogs Only 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Ippolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - D Ippolito had a free shot at his head there.
D Ippolito jabs at Hall's body.
D Ippolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
D Ippolito misses with an uppercut.
D Ippolito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Ippolito's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a hook to the side of D Ippolito's head but D Ippolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall throws a leg kick #TD#
so D Ippolito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Ippolito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
D Ippolito throwing strikes but missing.
Hall is trying to keep D Ippolito in close.
#SUB#
D Ippolito drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says D Ippolito as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with D Ippolito! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sesto D Ippolito!
In his post fight interview, Sesto D Ippolito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DARE 44
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Pearson misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Pearson 's knee.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Pearson throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Pearson digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pearson.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Pearson throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Pearson moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Pearson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hall tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
A low kick from Pearson misses
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall with a jab.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Hall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Hall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hall lands with a cross.
Pearson misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pearson's knee momentarily.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Hall jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Pearson.
Hall throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pearson moves out of range as Hall strikes.#T4#
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Pearson.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Hall slips a straight right by Pearson.
Nice jab there from Pearson.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Hall lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson misses with a body punch
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson leaves his chin hanging out and Hall seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pearson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Hall!
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Event:
DARE 39: BUTANE VS. UMAGA
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Finnegan moved away.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnegan lands a jab to the head.
Hall tries to move into range but Finnegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!
Finnegan drops Hall with a naaaaasty hook - Hall is in real trouble here! Finnegan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE 33
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Azaryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Azaryan decides to stand back up. Azaryan steps back and let's Hall get back to his feet.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azaryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azaryan tries a quick counter leg kick but Hall is wise to it.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azaryan.
Hall blocks a jab.
A combination from Azaryan does no damage.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azaryan.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall takes one on the button.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Azaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Azaryan looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Azaryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Azaryan checks it.
Azaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azaryan throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Azaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Azaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
Azaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Azaryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a jab when Azaryan was well out of range.
A left lands for Hall.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azaryan.
Hall cracks Azaryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azaryan misses with a straight right.
Azaryan looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Azaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall lunges at Azaryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azaryan's hand.
Azaryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Azaryan.
Azaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azaryan, right into the meat.
Azaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall slips under a jab from Azaryan.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall tests Azaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Azaryan staying out of range there.
Azaryan scores with a leg kick.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a body punch but Azaryan moves out of range.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azaryan on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall moves out of range as Azaryan strikes.
Azaryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azaryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azaryan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azaryan.
Hall tries to clinch up but Azaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Azaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Hall blocks a jab.
Jab by Azaryan.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but Azaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azaryan throws a counter combo.
Hall moves out of range as Azaryan strikes.
Hall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azaryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts. #CL#
Azaryan gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall avoiding damage as Azaryan throws knees to the body.
Azaryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Azaryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Azaryan misses.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
letting Azaryan counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Azaryan misses with a body kick.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azaryan feints a counter leg kick.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
It seemed like Azaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azaryan misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azaryan throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well. #T3#
Azaryan defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azaryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azaryan slips under a jab from Hall.
Azaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azaryan avoids the body shot from Hall.
Good leg kick by Azaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Azaryan.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Azaryan moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A low kick from Hall misses
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azaryan slips under a jab.
Azaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Azaryan.
A big right from Azaryan misses.
A big right from Hall misses.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall wants to slow Azaryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azaryan can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Azaryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall moves out of range as Azaryan throws a body kick.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Azaryan looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hall misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azaryan.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Azaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Hall 's knee.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Azaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hall misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azaryan! But no joy.
Azaryan misses with an uppercut.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Azaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall defending well as Azaryan loads up on a big left hand.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as Azaryan blocks the low kick.
Hall misses the jab.
Azaryan is looking for the big counter here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Azaryan misses its intended target.
Azaryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Azaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azaryan.
Azaryan looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Azaryan is just out of range.
It seemed like Azaryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azaryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azaryan swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azaryan counters with a leg kick.
Azaryan lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Azaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Azaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Azaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azaryan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Azaryan takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Azaryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hall's knee momentarily.
Azaryan cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azaryan ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azaryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Azaryan staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Azaryan.
I think Azaryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Hall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black misses with a body kick.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Black is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Black throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Black throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. #T1#
Black leaning against his opponent.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hall.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Black. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall cracks Black with a nice body shot.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Black misses with some punches.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Black tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Hall on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards. #T4#
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Black settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Black's head back.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Hall throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black motions for Hall to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black flicks out a counter leg kick but Hall steps away.
Black throws a half hearted mid kick.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Hall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black really felt that one!
Black connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall is looking to counter punch.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hall thumps Black with a low kick.
Black misses with a low kick.
As Black backs away, Hall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Black looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Hall rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hall lands an uppercut.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black avoiding damage.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Black prevents a body shot from Hall.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
#T4#
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Black keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Black blocks a body shot from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Black looks to throw a body kick
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Black misses with a low kick.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hall lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Black's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Black misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Black misses.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range. #T1##CL#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with some punches.
Black lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Black lands a right hand.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Black is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Black misses with some punches.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Black takes one on the button.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Black misses with a low kick.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Hall throws a low kick but Black avoids it.
Black slips a jab from Hall.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Black misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall moves away from the strike by Black.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.#CL#
Hall clinches up against the cage.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Hall gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall cracks Black with a good jab.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Black throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Black wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hall gets a clinch.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black prevents a body shot from Hall.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
Hall blocks a body shot from Black.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hall!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 52
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
McMuffin throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall cracks McMuffin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
McMuffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMuffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
McMuffin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall cracks McMuffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMuffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McMuffin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
Hall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
McMuffin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMuffin.
McMuffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McMuffin misses with a body punch
and Hall counters with a thumping low kick.
McMuffin is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hall clinches up with McMuffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMuffin takes a shot to the head.
Hall lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of McMuffin's head.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMuffin backwards. #KD2#
Hall drops McMuffin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McMuffin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
McMuffin is rocked!
Hall creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McMuffin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McMuffin drops to his knees and Hall pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hall!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 46
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Wally Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hewitt under the eye.
Hall cracks Hewitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hewitt looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hewitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Hall. #ROC2#
Hewitt is rocked!
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Hewitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hewitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Hall!
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Event:
DFC LV SOT 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamedov moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Mamedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mamedov has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Mamedov controls the action.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Mamedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Mamedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamedov has Hall in his guard.#REVR#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Mamedov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mamedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hall stacks Mamedov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hall!
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controls the position.
Mamedov is not content to let Hall control the position.
Hall working away.
Mamedov is not content to let Hall control the position.
Mamedov regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mamedov looking for subs from the bottom but Hall mounts him!
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamedov is looking to escape. #T4#
Mamedov is working to get back to half guard.
Mamedov tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
#CL2#
Mamedov instigates a clinch.
Mamedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Mamedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall digs a good hook to Mamedov's body.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Mamedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Mamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Mamedov darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Mamedov closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Mamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Mamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Hall lands a body punch.
A short right from Hall on the inside. #T2##BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov darts in trying to clinch
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Mamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov lands an uppercut.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamedov gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall pushes Mamedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mamedov - that landed with a thud.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Mamedov digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamedov.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
#TD2#
Mamedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Mamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamedov is trying to keep Hall in close.
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Mamedov. Beautiful body shot.
Mamedov throws out a powerful jab.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Ryan Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Mamedov gets a clinch.
Mamedov scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
#TD2#
Mamedov pulls Hall into guard.
#SUB2#
Mamedov has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Mamedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Mamedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mamedov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Ryan Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamedov trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Mamedov is working away. #SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamedov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamedov trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mamedov closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall lands a shot to the body.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Mamedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Mamedov ducks down to avoid it.
Mamedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Mamedov is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mamedov connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khalid Mamedov.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 15
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall cracks White with an open hand slap.
Hall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
White is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Hall throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall tries to land a body kick
and White counters with a left to the body.
White with a jab.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Hall misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White scores with a push kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Hall delivers a nice body kick.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Hall thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
letting White counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hall connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White checks a low kick from Hall.
White delivers a nice body kick.
Hall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
Hall tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hall tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
White checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
White avoids the body shot from Hall.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether White might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hall tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
White lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall misses with a low kick as White jumps back.
White throws a counter high kick but Hall was just alert enough to avoid it.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hall.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Hall connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall misses with a right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
White misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
White scores with a kick to the body.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Hall cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White thinks about countering with a body kick.
White checks a leg kick.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
White tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall misses with a right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
White throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Hall throws a hook but White blocks it.
Hall throws a low kick but White avoids it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
letting White counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White lands a body shot.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
White throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White scores with a body shot.
Hall misses with a left hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
White ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and White counters with a solid body kick.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hall if he has to take too many more of those.
White takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a straight left.
White checks a leg kick.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
White checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Hall tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall scores with a jab.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
White defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
White looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick by Hall misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
White takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Hall walks forward, straight into a front kick from White.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hall!
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